17: Will You?

Nathaniel

I excused myself from the dinner table, my phone buzzing in my pocket, I pulled out my phone and noticed it was Emily, my grandma’s caregiver who was calling me, I knew something was up immediately that caused my heart to skip a beat, I rushed out of the dining hall, answering the call.

"Mr. Hart, it's Emily, your grandma's caregiver," the voice on the other end said, panic evident in her tone.

My heart sank immediately. "What's wrong? Tell me what happened Emily.”

"It's your madam, Hart, Mr. Hart. Her health has taken a turn for the worse. We've rushed her to the hospital, I decided to let you know immediately, the doctor is already taking care of her.”

I felt like I'd been punched in the gut. I swallowed hard trying to hide my emotions. "I'll be right there," I promised, trying to stay calm. I instructed Emily to stay with my grandma and assured her I'd arrive soon. “You will see me soon,” with that, I ended the call and placed my phone in my pocket.

I took a deep breat